PASS
Risk 1 (High)
JEWEL FOOD STORE #2500 Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store
May 8, 2019
Complaint
License #2293801
1
Total Violations
1
Critical
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
1
Violation #21
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD @FRIED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD UNIT AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE IN THE DELI/FRYING FOOD PREP AREA. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD ITEM RANGED BETWEEN 96.OF-121.5F IN THE UNIT. GENERAL MANAGER INSTRUCTED CFM TO DISCARD ALL FRIED CHICKEN (4OLBS) @ $80 DURING TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS FOODS AT AT LEAST 135F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.
Food Code Requirement
Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(2)
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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